| List of years in archaeology (table) |
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| … 1965 . 1966 . 1967 . 1968 . 1969 . 1970 . 1971 … 1972 1973 1974 -1975- 1976 1977 1978 … 1979 . 1980 . 1981 . 1982 . 1983 . 1984 . 1985 … In science: 1972 1973 1974 -1975- 1976 1977 1978 |
| Related time period or subjects |
| … 1972 . 1973 . 1974 - 1975 - 1976 . 1977 . 1978 … … 1940s . 1950s . 1960s -1970s- 1980s . 1990s . 2000s |
| Art . Archaeology . Architecture . Literature . Music . Science +... |
The year 1975 in archaeology involved some significant events.
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Explorations
Excavations
- Five year project at Quiriguá begins, sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, the National Geographic Society, and the government of Guatemala.
- National Museum of Korea and related institutions begin archaeological excavations at Songguk-ri, a prehistoric village that serves as the type-site for the material culture of the Middle Mumun Pottery Period in Korea (excavations continue periodically until late 1990s).
Finds
- Cacaxtla murals.
Events
The discovery of Ciudad Perdida is announced by the government of Colombia.
Publications
Births
Deaths
- September 9 - J. Eric S. Thompson, archaeologist, student of the Maya civilization
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